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1997 Toyota

Avalon

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L

Toyota Avalon: best and worst years

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STEERING27%
  • SUSPENSION17%
  • POWER TRAIN6%
  • TIRES6%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 149 total.

Toyota Avalon: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
2 yr
Maintenance
2 yr / 25k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 150k mi

Source: www.toyota.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.